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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.

Keep Ramadan worship alive all year

Ibn Taymiyah · ABDIRAHMAN YEMANI

“Whoever fasts the month of Ramadhan and follows it with six days of Shawwal is as if he has fasted the entire year.”

The khateeb, at 5:03

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In one sentence

The worship and spiritual discipline developed during Ramadan should continue afterward through consistent fasting, prayer, mosque attendance, and Quran recitation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reminds listeners of Jumu'ah's rewards and the attentiveness required during the khutbah.
  2. Urges consistency in worship, emphasizing that Allah loves continuous deeds even when small.
  3. Encourages completing six fasts in Shawwal for the reward of fasting the entire year.
  4. Asks listeners to maintain their Ramadan prayer habits and increase attendance at the masjid.
  5. Explains how wudu, walking to the mosque, and awaiting prayer expiate sins and raise ranks.
  6. Challenges listeners to continue their Quran-reading routine after Ramadan.
Try this week
Listen attentively during the khutbah and avoid using devices or talking.
Fast six days of Shawwal, continuing promptly if some days remain.
Maintain the five daily prayers and continue attending the masjid.
Increase steps to the masjid, perfect wudu during difficult conditions, and wait for the next prayer after completing one.
Resume a regular Quran-reading portion and return to the routine today if it was abandoned.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Whoever fasts The month of Ramadhan And follows it With six days Of shawwal Is as if He has fasted The entire year”
Ibn Taymiyah · Columbus, OH
Play from 5:03
“If you come back To your routine today It will be easier tomorrow”
Ibn Taymiyah · Columbus, OH
Play from 9:39
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Jumu'ah is a special opportunity for reward and forgiveness, and encouraged us to prepare well and listen attentively. He explained that the deeds most beloved to Allah are those we keep doing consistently, even if they are small. Speaking about two weeks after Ramadan, he invited everyone to reflect on their fasting, prayers, masjid attendance, and Quran reading. He encouraged completing six days of fasting in Shawwal and continuing the good habits begun in Ramadan. If we have slipped in our routines, his message was hopeful: we still have time to return, and starting today can make tomorrow easier.

  1. What could help you give the khutbah your full attention next Friday?
  2. Which small good habit from Ramadan would you like our family to continue together?
  3. How could we make a little time for Quran reading in our day?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ibn Taymiyah2334 Mock Road, Columbus, OH 43219KhateebABDIRAHMAN YEMANIMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Ibn Taymiyah26 khutbahs
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